politics
Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes. Source link
No obligation to declare £5m gift, Farage says
The Reform UK leader says the gift was “purely private” and “wasn’t political in any sense at all”. Source link
Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks
The director of public prosecutions has told prosecutors in England and Wales to bring charges more quickly. Source link
Voter anger as council 'urgently' investigates missing ballots for Welsh election
Cardiff Council says it is investigating after some postal voters said they had not received their ballots. Source link
What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?
Everyone voting in person in the local elections in England on 7 May will have to show valid photo ID. Source link
Starmer to host Downing Street summit to address antisemitism
The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday. Source link
Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections – so what can be done?
The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters’ agenda at this week’s local elections in England. Source link
Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas
The Green Party has accused Reform of “making abhorrent announcements in attempts to distract voters”. Source link
Chris Mason: Elections this week a smorgasbord of competitiveness
The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour’s vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes. Source link
UK to enter talks to join £78bn EU loan scheme for Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer will meet leaders at the European Political Community summit in Armenia on Monday. Source link